Cattail

Apr 4, 2000

Construction of the original portion of this structure is believed to date from 1853. The property was part of the land taken up by John Dorsey, who with his brother Colonel Richard Dorsey founded Roxbury Plantation and Mill shortly after the Revolution. At Captain Dorsey’s Death in 1796 the portion Known as Cattail Farm was acquired by the Banks Family. This family lived on property through the turbulent and troubled years of the Civil War. In 1895 Cattail Farm was acquired by the Dennis Gaither Family who resided there until 1945. The next owners, the Brubaker Family undertook major renovations and restorations. Cattail Farm is a good example of vernacular frame architecture in Howard County. The fine stylistic treatment indicates attention to detail and a comfortable large well-planned home.

Cattail Farm is located at 4078 Roxbury Mills Rd. (97) Glenwood, MD. Cattail Farm is listed as a Maryland Historical Trust Property. The show house dates were September 16 to October 15. The chairman was Rick Weinkam. Just under 6000 people attended.